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The Chelsea manager described the Belgian as ‘frustrated’ about his lack of headway on Friday, but also told him to use the match to demonstrate he can buy into Conte’s plans.

He said: ‘Michy is finding a lot of difficulty to adapt to this league, to this football, because this football is very physical and not easy and Michy is only 23. He is a young player who can improve a lot.

'In front of him there is Costa and for this reason he is finding a bit of difficulty to play but he has the time to show me he deserves to play and on Sunday could be a good opportunity for him to show his promise.’

Conte confirmed that in addition to Batshuayi, centre back Kurt Zouma will make his first start since February after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma will make his first start since February following a knee injury